Chemical Reviews· 2015Q1· Review
Nanoparticles in Photodynamic Therapy
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- 2015year
Short summary
This review synthesizes the latest advancements in using nanoparticles to enhance photodynamic therapy (PDT), a treatment that uses light to activate a drug to kill cancer cells.
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Key points
- Nanoparticles improve photosensitizer solubility and stability.
- Nanoparticle-based PDT enables targeted drug delivery to tumors.
- These systems can be designed for controlled light activation.
- Nanoparticles can enhance the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) for cell killing.
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Abstract
10.1021/cr5004198
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Field: Biomedical Engineering
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